# Event Details

- **Event Name**: the Perfume Trail : discover the world of exotic fragrances 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Patchouli, Musk, Oud, Vetiver, Amber, Frankincense..
Join us on a walking tour as we explore the many exotic scents from Arabia and India that are available in Fordsburg and Mayfair Johannesburg 


We are meeting at Sanskriti
 51 Hanover Street Mayfair, Johannesburg : at 10am on Saturday 29th August 2026

...to explore the exotic scents as we move into Spring 
Discover the immigrant communities from
the Middle East and South Asia that have settled in Mayfair.

 Ishvara will be your guide. He has had years of experience traveling throughout India and the Middle East. Also, one of the first Aromatherapists in South Africa, he has been collecting fragrances for decades from all across the world.
We will learn how fragrances are made and used in people's daily lives.

* learn how Frankincense is used in the Eritrean coffee ceremony..
* discover the Somali Perfume Market (entirely run by women)
* the vast range of Dubai perfumes taking over the world
* discover Turkish Eau de Colognes
* Indian handrolled incense
* learn about scented woods like Sandalwood & Cambodian Oud
* learn about Samagri herbs.... used in Hindu Fire ceremonies
* learn about Islamic Ittars... used for perfuming the body
* learn how to distinguish natural oils from synthetics 
* what is good quality and what is not 
* medicinal & health benefits of various fragrances

We conclude with lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant.
(lunch is optional / at your own expense)
 
Suggested parking along Hanover St or Uber to the start

Cost R350-00 per person
Children below 12 @ half price

Banking details :
Ancient Secrets
Nedbank Killarney 191605
Acc # 1916044743

Please use Ref  :  yoursurname/scent
please send an email to ishvara@africansecrets.co.za with the full names attending and proof of payment.
No credits or refunds 
Bring your camera and cash for shopping
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/the-perfume-trail-discover-the-world-of-exotic-fragrances/200030511129802
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, meetups, health-wellness, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 328

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Johannesburg
- **state**: GT
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: Mayfair, Gauteng
- **lat**: -26.204166666667
- **long**: 28.011388888889
- **full address**: Mayfair, Gauteng, 8th avenue,Johannesburg, South Africa

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is the Perfume Trail : discover the world of exotic fragrances  being held?
  - **A:** the Perfume Trail : discover the world of exotic fragrances  takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am at Mayfair, Gauteng, 8th avenue,Johannesburg, South Africa.
- **Q**: Who is organizing the Perfume Trail : discover the world of exotic fragrances ?
  - **A:** the Perfume Trail : discover the world of exotic fragrances  is organized by African Secrets : Tours of Johannesburg.

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